2014 Hyundai Tucson: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 114 owner complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759748 (filed 08/26/2026): “Complete engine failure in july of 2024. when the car was sold to us it was under recall and not repaired and we were not told there was a recall. when the engine failed we were told we were at fault because we failed to get the recall addressed.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11732367 (filed 04/20/2026): “The contact owns a 2014 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started making an abnormal ticking sound. while accelerating, the sound level increased. the contact stated that the failure was related to the engine warranty extension txxm. an independent mechanic wa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11719937 (filed 02/23/2026): “My truck started knock and losing power as i drove it. i took it to get serviced put the machine same is was a recall on the engine. i took it to the hyundai dealership with in 2 weeks he said it was rejected by hyundai to replace my motor. i service my car but they said i didn't. if it's a recall a…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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